THE RESTORATION OF BARNABAS

Filmed on an almost daily basis, this provides a document of the skill of the boat builders and the technicalities of the work as it happened.

[@robchudleigh4879]

Wow! Theres me (Rob Chudleigh) Never seen this film before. Its brought back some wonderful memories from nearly twenty years ago. I really enjoyed this job. All the guy's in the film are still doing the same job in some way or another.

[@tombristowe846]

Can you tell us then, what kind of boat Barnabas was/is ? The film didn't cover that point.

[@ianwoodford9725]

@@tombristowe846 She is a St. Ives Mackerel Driver originally built in 1881.

[@stuartrobinson8963]

That's a much younger me as well, (Stuart Robinson ) a great bunch of guys and a pleasure to work with. Great boat. 👍

[@benters3509]

Very good. Very interesting. And now, the bane of every modern wooden boatbuilder/restorer “Leo wouldn’t have done it like that!”

[@dominicstockton7102]

I know what you mean, but (with zero actual real practical knowledge) it seems that this is a real working boat built to traditional working standards, whereas Leo is doing furniture grade work on a gentleman's yacht. And Steve of course was somewhere in between ;)

[@timhills2746]

I can't understand those who say "it's a replica" clearly a piece is removed & replaced, What is the alternative?

[@twveach]

Who is Leo???

[@CaptRobH]

Who is Leo ? 😂

[@vogs72]

In Leo’s defence he had Strange’s plans - I don’t think there ever were any for Barnabas.

[@robertphillips2983]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes.........

[@cricciethcastle5077]

A mark of a true professional is how sharp they keep their tools. Look at 1:21:32, where Rob Chudleigh is using a spokeshave to finish the end of a futtock. Razor sharp blade, no break-out on the far edge, freehand, and done in seconds. Wow!

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

A bad workman blames his tools; so does a good one.!

[@rafaeldouglas2065]

Great to see such craftsmanship and the young people learning their skills. These traditional arts must be preserved for the future. Well done all.

[@ArrDee49]

What a brilliant piece of work! Made me wish I had chosen the life of a shipwright; instead I chose catering and health care in the navy. Once a sailor, always a sailor! Fair winds and following seas Barnabas!

[@antonjohndell1519]

Excellent. We'll done everyone. Interesting and good clean entertainment. (All that wood must have smelled wonderful!)😊

[@scottobrien3484]

Very enjoyable watching! Fantastic workmanship and a lot of hard work, well done to all those involved.

[@richieixtar5849]

Wonderful to see the craftsmanship that is continuing into the 21st cent. Excellent, I was riveted from the start. Thank you.

[@tonyalways7174]

Great to see there are still such versatile high quality craftsmen in UK. Lovely job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@svenafsvitjod1891]

This was probably filmed twenty years ago. Still, great craftsmen exist - not disputing that. I googled it, turns out it was restored in 2005.

[@ralphwood5875]

Great job ,great team It wa a joy to watch I'm sure you and Gina are very happy that that part of powering the new workshop is done.Congratulations from your friend across the border in Canada

[@cricciethcastle5077]

Also, as an instructional video, this is first class! Fitting the garboard is so interesting. At 1:38:54 you can see the "lever" of wood clamped to the aft end of the plank, in order to control the twist. The twist is phenomenal - it's often assumed that planks need to be steamed in order to allow them to bend, but it's getting the twist that's the real challenge.

[@stanleyweith]

Great Video You Have Some Very Skilled Craftsmen There It Was A Joy To Watch

[@joecocker162]

Thank you for the beautiful craftmanship, knowledge and pride those men have. Wonderfuly filmed and narrated.

[@marklelohe3754]

Good work boys, nice to see the planks going on. You selected the timber well to get the outsides to be coincident so closely. Excellent video record and commentary. Made my hairs stand to see her afloat and under sail. Great team work and money well spent.

[@gordonagent7037]

I really enjoyed this video, there are obviously different styles of restoration but basically they are very similar. I particularly enjoyed the methods used here, they seemed less complicated and yet gave a great result. It’s obvious that shipwrights are a very talented group of craftsmen, no matter where in the world they come from. Well done to everyone concerned, brilliant job

[@maryloutetreault1650]

Beautiful workmanship everyone, Thanks to everyone who’s had a hand in saving Barnabus

[@simonmusgrovewethey]

With all these rebuilds the question is where does a restoration end and a new boat starts. Nice to see such craftsmanship continues.

[@timhills2746]

What is the alternative?

[@simonmusgrovewethey]

@@timhills2746 I don't think there is an alternative. My comment wasn't a criticism but purely an observation.

[@ghostboatsofsouthernmichig3773]

The alternative is to put a 2 after the original name because that's all that is left of the original boat, is the name, Barnabus 2 Let's stop fooling ourselves and calling it a old boat.

[@arthurjones9580]

Very cool video! I was stressing watching the begining of this video! Wasn't surprised at the conclusion! Thanks for sharing

[@EMGL33]

I could watch this all day Brilliant 👍👍⛵⛵

[@joesprague1464]

Outstanding presentation.What a remarkable restoration completed in record time!

[@henrinijkamp319]

Wow..high workmanship of a great team ! Keep the wooden vessels on the seas ! Keep the old knowledge alive abroard the mordern times ❤️

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

Good solid work done well. Nice boat also. These skills must not be lost even though modern methods are used, usually for financial reasons. You cannot beat good, honest craftsmanship.

[@dominicstockton7102]

Lovely work, great to see an old boat preserved so well.

[@rontwigger6706]

Outstanding! Thank you very much for posting this video. The knowledge and craftsmanship on display is quite incredible. The video quality and narration superb. This deserves a million views.

[@paulbriggs3072]

Other than the frames, the planking, the stem, the stern knee, the stern post, the keel, the deck beams, and the deck, along with the interior, mast and sails, it's the original boat.

[@Francis59flq]

c'est magnifique !!!!!! vous faites un travail extraordinaire

[@johnknox1266]

i love your work , you are doing a great job

[@tonyadeney1245]

lovely boat nicely done video tick

[@gordonpeden6234]

Wow! craftsmanship, amazing and a chainsaw excellent skills all round.

[@coronapack]

One person could constantly be seen all over the boat doing what seems like every job title and variety of skill. His name was Ak Rotpui. Obviously the hardest and most willing worker.

[@paulhammersley4562]

great work, well done,

[@austin12ascot]

A very nice replica of the original Barnabas.

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

So long as as at least one piece of the original Barnabas is left in the structure it is technically a repair to the original ! ⛵🔨🔧

[@hambamable]

This is brilliant.

[@Albert_206]

I think I don’t know how many people can benefit spirometer just listen Professionals just talking about these applications, think you got a big thing there if there was a monthly live thing, or just talking about questions people send you with the three of you. 👍👍👍Great episode, bugger that the camera stopped.

[@bloodknottrevelian3396]

It would have been nice if a brief explanation of what Barnabas was/is to start with could have been given. The skills seen are amazing. Top marks for all those who took part.

[@Rickbearcat]

This was my number 1 question as well. No context as to why this particular ship is being saved.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

The Cornish Maritime Trust has a webpage. There you'll find information on Barnabas. She was selected because she is the last of the St Ives fleet.

[@ianwoodford9725]

Barnabas is a St. Ives Mackerel Driver owned and operated by the Cornish Maritime Trust. Built in 1881 she is the oldest remaining boat of her class.

[@peterbeyer5755]

As I watch this over and over I’m just agog at their skill and the original builders who most likely didn’t have access to as many power tools.

[@stehodg1934]

Absolutely brilliant thanks for the privilege to all

[@user-yp9xy8uc9p]

Good work, even I wonder why not welding complete new tanks with zero risk afterwards. About the electrolyse corrosion between alu and stainless: theoretical true but, I never got any problems, it will occur but our lifetime is to short to worry about.😅 this takes some time. Keep on the wonderfull work on the ships, love it!

[@brianshields7137]

Hi there,and thanks for a well narrated look into the work shipwrights and ships carpenters do ,how ever id call this the reconstruction of Barnabas

[@clausfrennessen2362]

Love it and I want more fan Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@jonathanrichards593]

I can't believe I am the first to say... Proper Job!

[@48billy0]

Wonderful skills that is nice to see. However, I was reminded somewhat of Triggers broom.

[@Graham19951]

2006 No wonder Bob looked young. Proper Job..

[@Iaintwoke]

You can tell they're wood workers using an adjustable spanner backwards for the frame bolts 😂 Good job though. Beautiful woodwork 👍

[@mikef.1000]

Restoration... or re-creation? Great work either way ;-)

[@jeremiah1059]

Who hired the guy that grabbed the steaming sheer strake with his bare hands then stood betwixt the plank and frame whilst it was being nailed?

[@k9six185]

What kind of speed could have been expected?…5 to 7 knots tops?

[@Buzzcook]

Square root of lwl X 1.34. Unless you can get the boat "surfing".

[@conwaynoel3715]

Wow excellent shipwrighting, out standing craftsmanship.

[@SteifWood]

This popped up in my feed but I understand the video is from the 90's?

[@jimstelfox6120]

This seems much like the refurbishment of the sail boat YABA in Brazil. They used much older ways to complete the total job at much the same pace.

[@RAYROTHSTEIN66]

I'm still trying to figure out why use galvinized bolt? Wood sickness from the galvanic reaction is going to make the wood punky and black.

[@rafaeldouglas2065]

What use, if any, was made of the original keel wood. I was thinking that pieces could be sold or fashioned into ornaments to provide funds for the project.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

I would have thought you would have a permanent steam box on site

[@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758]

I understand that with any project like this there are perimeters and compromises. This is a workboat (no interior), not a personal cruising boat, Barnabas will probably never race the Fasnet... Finishing this restoration in 9 months is impressive! It took me 7 years till I got my boat in the water. With that said I wouldn't have felt comfortable using steel or galvanized fasteners. Also, 5 tons of "loose" ballast in a knockdown/rollover would have been interesting. Personilly I would have insisted on ear/eye protection... I have ringing in my ears that never goes away from a foolish youth.

[@johannespohlmann1525]

👍👍👍👍

[@oldjack3023]

Any body know what make of engine in BARNABAS

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

Why steel on the the keel? Won't that cause it to rot?

[@perstaffanlundgren]

What is the reason for using galvanised steel all over? Economical? The acids in the oak wood have tendency to make black / galvanized steel rust . Even with tar as protection on the bolts spikes this can occur... I would have gone for stainless in the bolts allover (and copper in the spikes at least bellow the waterline) . I get that it cost more but will last longer ,and be mutch more possible to remove in the future than Rust swelled steel ,(that also cause damage on the surrounding wood /spike rot) When the restoration seems to Go the traditional way with the selektion of metal ( wessels vere often built with steel bolts etc . The ships/ boats was not built for a super long lifespan then . the use of epoxy instead of wooden plugs , is not traditional method. I am a traditional ship/ boat builder , by the way ... Otherwise excellent techniques and craftmanship . Very informative and good dokumentary also.

[@diabolicalartificer]

They did a good job on her, surprised they didn't use bronze bolts and copper rivets & roves though. By using steel fastenings the oak will get iron sickness and not last as long. Wouldn't have cost that much more in comparison with the total cost. still, the boats still afloat nearly 20 years later - 2023.

[@johnwynne-eyton1165]

my experience is that the galvanized fasteners are good for about 80 years ..

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

This was how the original was built in 1909. Fishing boats weren't expected to last 110 years

[@kenyim6113]

How to get this hull thanks

[@mrAq_pA]

Interesting name .... any info about it ?

[@ianwoodford9725]

Named after Barnabas Thomas who the vessel was built for in 1881.

[@shalaconballard9912]

I have a question why in the world would you use galvanized anything on a boat its been proven it will hold up to free water but it will not to salt water ?

[@mt2020]

What are Barnabas dimensions

[@dwansbo]

I'm intrigued by the narrator's accent. Not from Cornwall, maybe somewhere further west?

[@kernowboy137]

Any further West from Cornwall and you’ll find yourself in the Celtic sea! By the way, Cornwall has at least two accents East Cornwall and West Cornwall the former is closer to the standard West Country of Devon, while the Anglo-Cornish of the West, was influenced by modern English due to the persistence of the Cornish language and, therefore, it has its own cadence and phonology. I would hazard a guess that the narrator is from West Cornwall.

[@andrewmacdonald1897]

Unless it was the Scilly isles he'd be pretty wet😂

[@bobahnjr]

Beautiful craftmanship ! However, this project should be called "The Reconstruction of Barnabas ". I couldn't see any part of the original to be called a restoration.

[@johncharley9791]

She looks very much like an MFV.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

Great work but electric chainsa2 better in the workshop

[@buffplums]

Get Leo to fix it lol

[@DavidNayer]

2008 - Interesting to compare many of the same tasks as the Sampson boat Tally Ho project: www.youtube.com/@SampsonBoatCo

[@Apodictic1]

Bolts will rust.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

You guys should be wearing dust masks when sanding

[@danielpullum1907]

I realize there is a significant dif in size and style of Barnabas and Tallyho. Whereas one filming was tooooo long the other was toooo short. Still a good look at skills nearly dead..

[@dennisbjones]

Not taking anything away from the workmanship performed here but perhaps a more appropriate title would be "The restoration of Barnabas' rudder, masts and rigging and the reproduction of Barnabas".

[@captaintoyota3171]

Maybe look into "Ship of Thesus"

[@damianbrennan2258]

I don't believe every beam was rotted 🙄

[@damianbrennan2258]

I don't believe all that wood needs to be replaced it might as well be a new boat the old boat is gone 😢

[@stevenadams6929]

100% The old Barnabas was merely used as a template. There is now no evidence of the original fabric and the techniques used, so no research potential. It is more accurately described a replica as the only features restored are the silhouette and volume.

[@perstaffanlundgren]

On many boat ship restorations on such old vessels the replacement of parts are often very substantial. In som cases only one or a few parts of the ribbing /stern /bow main structure is left. Keeping planking doesn't count.... planking is constantly being replaced... But i would say you must keep some structural part to be able to claim that the ship boat is the original vessel. This can be important when applying for funds from maritime museums for restoration work. New ship: no cash ...

[@scot4u]

She needs to catch some Maceral

[@ocn2u]

What makes this boat so significant that it should be 100% rebuild they've saved nothing of the old boat cuz if it was so significant they should have pulled it out of the water and put it in dry dock somewhere for people to see it and it would maybe have a placards saying what it was famous for and it would actually be the boat not a new boat what a waste of trees and money

[@andrewfuller8440]

My god so much toxic lead

[@andrewfuller8440]

Not much of the original left. I’d call it a replica

[@Anne6621]

i am surprised they don't have a real proper Ships saw instead of that new cheap tiny junky Ships band saw

[@ocn2u]

Didn't that boat eat enough old-growth Oak the first time it was built our forest are dwindling the boat should have been tore apart and used for something better housing for humanitarian or something reclaimed wood

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